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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction
The SABIS International School Costa Verde in Panama is a private school for ages 3–18 offering a bespoke curriculum alongside Cambridge IGCSE and AP options. The school teaches an international, bilingual curriculum in English and Spanish, supporting students from early years through secondary. Founded in 2017, it is part of the SABIS Network. The campus spans 57,000 m2 in Costa Verde and can serve up to 2,000 students. Dedicated buildings house Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary areas, each with science and computer laboratories, a library, and a cafeteria. Facilities include a 400-seat performing arts theater, an indoor gym, outdoor tennis and basketball courts, a semi-Olympic pool, and a full-size synthetic soccer field with a 400-metre track. The KG area has its own pool, a mini-gym, and a car track for traffic education. Academic and enrichment programs include peer tutoring, competitions, and study groups, with strong arts, a bilingual culture, and leadership through SABIS.
y Av. Circunvalación, P.º de los Guayacanes, La Chorrera, Panamá Oeste Province, Panama
The Essentials
Sabis International School Costa Verde has 500 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English, Spanish.
Location
Paseo de los Guayacanes and Av. Circunvalación, Costa Verde, La Chorrera, Panama. The school is located in Costa Verde, Panama.
Stages
Pre-K 3 through Grade 12.
Type
Private SABIS International School
Additional learning support
Learning support is provided as part of the SABIS education system. Progress is monitored and gaps are addressed through additional channels, including teacher-led study groups, prefects and group leaders, peer tutoring, intensive study sessions, academic competitions, and on-demand tutoring videos.
Country affiliation
Panama
Fees
Application & Enrollment Fees - Annual Enrollment Fee: PAB 300.00 (payable within 5 days of submission of the signed Enrollment Contract). - Late Enrollment Fee (if starting in Term 2 or Term 3): PAB 600.00. - Reservation Fee (to secure a place after acceptance): PAB 4,000.00 (non-refundable; payment timing and installment options available through the school). Residents of the Costa Verde community were exempt from the reservation fee until 31 December 2021 under the policy shown in the schedule.
Tuition fees by year group (amounts shown as full-year, termly and monthly options) - Full-year payment (single payment due by 30 June): - PK4: PAB 3,600.00. - KG: PAB 3,870.00. - Grades 1–3: PAB 4,605.00. - Grades 4–6: PAB 5,265.00. - Grades 7–9: PAB 5,895.00. - Grades 10–12: PAB 6,210.00.
- Termly payment (three-term schedule; amounts due on the term dates listed below): - PK4: PAB 1,335.00 per term (three terms). - KG: PAB 1,435.00 per term. - Grades 1–3: PAB 1,705.00 per term. - Grades 4–6: PAB 1,950.00 per term. - Grades 7–9: PAB 2,185.00 per term. - Grades 10–12: PAB 2,300.00 per term.
- Monthly payment option (10 monthly payments, 1 June through 1 March; sample monthly amounts): - PK4: PAB 440.00 per month. - KG: PAB 473.00 per month. - Grades 1–3: PAB 563.00 per month. - Grades 4–6: PAB 644.00 per month. - Grades 7–9: PAB 721.00 per month. - Grades 10–12: PAB 759.00 per month.
Billing schedule & payment terms - Full-year single payment deadline: by 30 June of the academic year (applies to the single-payment discount option). - Termly payments due on: 15 June, 15 September, and 15 December. - Ten-month monthly plan: payments on the 1st of each month from June through March (specific monthly dates are listed in the tuition schedule). A late-payment charge of 10% is applied if the payment is not received within 5 working days of the due date. - Late-enrolment billing: students starting in Term 2 are charged two-thirds of the annual tuition plus the late enrollment fee; students starting in Term 3 are charged one-third of the annual tuition plus the late enrollment fee. A student attending 5 weeks or more of a term is charged for the entire term; under 5 weeks is charged half the term.
Boarding - No boarding programme or boarding fees are listed for SABIS International School — Costa Verde; the school operates as a day school and boarding is not shown as a service.
Other costs and fees - Uniforms and materials: Guardians are responsible for uniforms and materials; these are not included in the tuition amounts and are billed separately. - Food (meal plan) and transportation (bus): optional and billed separately if contracted. - Cancellation / withdrawal fees and policies: - Cancellation fee if enrollment application is withdrawn after 30 July: PAB 750.00. - Reservation fee and Enrollment fee are non-refundable per the schedule; early-withdrawal and absence policies specify that no fee reduction is made for prolonged absences and set charges depending on notice and weeks attended. - Sibling discounts: second child 5% discount; third child 10% discount; fourth and additional children 15% discount applied to total tuition payable.
Refund & cancellation information - Enrollment fee: non-refundable once paid. Reservation fee: non-refundable. A cancellation fee of PAB 750.00 applies if the enrollment application is withdrawn after the specified date (example shown: after 30 July). Early-withdrawal rules charge for terms attended as noted above; no reductions are given for prolonged absences.
Fee payment options - Accepted payment methods shown in the schedule: direct payment in cash at the bank, electronic wire transfer (ACH), and credit card at the school (POS). The business office may provide bank details and installment options in the school's Tuition and Fees Schedule and Enrollment Contract.
Notes on the schedule used - The detailed numeric schedule above is taken from the school's published Tuition and Fees Schedule for the 2021–2022 academic year (enrollment fee, reservation fee, full-year/termly/monthly tuition amounts, payment dates, discounts, and refund/cancellation rules are specified in that schedule). The school's admissions procedure indicates that a current Tuition and Fees Schedule is provided and signed as part of the Enrollment Contract. For clarity: the itemized amounts and dates shown here reflect the cited tuition-and-fees schedule document.
What was searched and availability - A current (2026/27 or 2025/26) publicly posted tuition-and-fees schedule could not be located on the school's public pages during the search; the most detailed publicly available tuition-and-fees document located and cited above is for the 2021–2022 academic year. The school's admissions process indicates that the up-to-date Tuition and Fees Schedule is provided as part of the enrollment paperwork and includes bank details.
Academics
Sabis International School Costa Verde teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The school teaches an international, bilingual curriculum in English and Spanish.
Exam Results
Graduates are prepared to take AP and SAT exams, as well as Panamanian national exams.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates have the foundation of knowledge and skills needed to gain admission to college or university.
Admissions
Admissions
1. School Tour. Families are encouraged to visit SABIS® Costa Verde for a campus tour and to speak with Admissions staff. Appointments can be made by contacting the school administration or by clicking the provided link. There is no application deadline, and admissions are granted based on spaces available throughout the school year. There is no joining fee on the first occasion of entering the admission process.
2. Application Process. After the parents submit the student application form, the following steps take place:
2.1 Parents submit the SABIS® Costa Verde Enrollment Contract (completed and signed). 2.2 Parents submit the SABIS® Costa Verde Tuition and Fees Schedule (signed). 2.3 Parents settle the payment of the Annual Enrollment Fee (Due upon submission of the signed Enrollment Contract and Tuition and Fees Schedule; bank details are included in the Tuition and Fees Schedule). 2.4 Parents submit the following documents: copy of student birth certificate and/or passport to verify date of birth and citizenship; copy of school reports from Kindergarten onward (as applicable); three recent passport-sized photographs; letter of behavior from previous school; letter of good financial standing from previous school; up-to-date vaccination card and certificate of good health. 2.5 Following the receipt of a completed, signed Enrollment Contract and Tuition and Fees Schedule as well as receipt of the Annual Enrollment Fee, parents will be contacted to schedule a Diagnostic Assessment for their child/ren. 2.6 An official Letter of Acceptance including grade placement offer will be issued within two weeks of the Diagnostic Assessment. 2.7 Parents submit a proof of ownership (if applicable).
3. Admission Decisions. Admission decisions are made after careful evaluation of the candidates. Results of diagnostic testing and previous school records are considered on a case-by-case basis. Additional criteria for admission include motivation, social and emotional development, willingness to work hard, and the ability of SABIS® Costa Verde to accommodate the needs of the candidate.
4. Finalization. Once accepted and the required fees paid, a place for the student is reserved.
FAQs
What curriculum does SABIS Costa Verde follow?
The school uses the SABIS proprietary curriculum alongside Cambridge IGCSE and AP options. Students prepare for AP, SAT, and Panamanian national examinations in an international bilingual programme.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual tuition ranges from PAB 3,600 to PAB 4,605. An annual enrolment fee of PAB 300 applies, with a one-time PAB 4,000 non-refundable reservation fee to secure a place after acceptance.
How large is the campus?
The campus spans 57,000 square metres in Costa Verde and can accommodate up to 2,000 students. Currently about 500 students are enrolled.
What sports facilities are available?
Facilities include a large indoor gymnasium, multiple tennis and basketball courts, a semi-Olympic indoor pool, and a full-size synthetic soccer field with a 400-metre running track.
What is the SABIS Student Life Organization?
SLO is a student-led organisation that develops leadership, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and accountability through structured activities and peer mentoring.
What learning support is available?
The SABIS system monitors progress and addresses gaps through teacher-led study groups, prefects and group leaders, peer tutoring, intensive study sessions, academic competitions, and on-demand tutoring videos.
What accreditations does the school hold?
SABIS Costa Verde holds international accreditation from Accreditation International and is recognised by NCPSA.
What languages are taught?
The school offers bilingual instruction developing fluency in both English and Spanish across all grade levels from Pre-K 3 through Grade 12.
When was the school founded?
SABIS International School Costa Verde was founded in September 2017 as part of the global SABIS Network.
What arts programmes are offered?
Music and arts programmes run from Kindergarten through upper grades. Students receive instruction in art and music with performance opportunities to develop creativity and self-expression.
Are meals provided?
The campus includes a spacious cafeteria. Details on meal provision can be confirmed with the school directly.
How does the admissions process work?
Families schedule a campus tour and speak with admissions staff. There is no application deadline; admissions are granted based on available spaces.
